MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #1: Bacon and Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Drumroll, please! The most popular recipe of 2011 is…the same as 2010! Our rich and creamy Bacon Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese (the second recipe on this list from Mother’s Best) reigns supreme for another year. Get the recipe!

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #2: Five-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
This recipe is almost too good to be true: an all-natural, homemade chocolate cake that bakes up in just five minutes. Try it yourself — thousands of iVillage readers can’t be wrong! Get the recipe.

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #3: Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce
Falafel is delicious in a Middle Eastern restaurant, but can often turn out leaden or greasy when made at home. iVillage readers went crazy over this easier take on falafel: light chickpea patties in a pita pocket with tangy tahini sauce. Get the recipe!

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #4: Portuguese Apple Fritters
These light and aromatic doughnuts contain a slice of apple in the center of each ring for an extra tasty surprise. Get the recipe!

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #5: Croque-Monsieur
The French really know how to make a ham and cheese sandwich! This mouthwatering croque-monsieur was our fifth most popular recipe — one look at that melted cheese and it’s easy to understand why. Get the recipe!

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #6: Roast Chicken and Garlic
We have dozens of recipes for roast chicken on our site, but this one ranked highest among iVillage readers, perhaps for its simplicity. The chicken is rubbed with a mixture of garlic, butter and herbs and roasted until golden brown. Easy and delicious! Get the recipe.

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #8: Chicken and Cheese Lasagna Roll-Ups
iVillagers couldn’t get enough of this tasty, rolled-up twist on lasagna made with store-bought marinara, chopped chicken and three cheeses. Get the recipe!

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #11: Cucumber & Black-Eyed Pea Salad
This bright and fresh salad was on many iVillagers’ tables this summer. It’s a perfect addition to a potluck or picnic and pairs beautifully with grilled meat. Get the recipe!

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #12: Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
These savory parmesan-topped tomatoes were one of our most popular recipes during tomato season. Serve them as an appetizer or sandwiched between bread. Get the recipe!

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #14: Pasta with Corn and Goat Cheese
Crunchy sweet corn, creamy goat cheese and bright herbs — it’s no wonder this dish was one of our most popular pasta recipes this year. Get the recipe!

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #15: Meat Sauce Maximus
This isn’t your standard meat sauce. Made with ground beef and prosciutto, as well as herbs, tomatoes and a splash of balsamic vinegar, it’s a hearty, comforting topping for any type of pasta. Get the recipe!

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #16: Chicken Tacos with Charred Tomatoes
Healthy, easy and delicous — this chicken taco recipe has got it all. Charred tomatoes add an unexpected smoky flavor that elevates this dish beyond your usual weeknight fare. Get the recipe!

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #18: Wicked Good Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cups
Inspired by Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, this silky chocolate-peanut butter pudding is designed with kids in mind, but what adult could resist it? Get the recipe!

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #20: Chicken and Dumplings
Comfort food was extremely popular this year and this recipe for chicken and dumplings, from the cookbook Mother’s Best, is about as homey as you can get. Get the recipe!

MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE - #21: Cool Mint Patties
Dark chocolate and mint is a fantastic flavor combo, but these candies ranked highly because they are also safe for people with food allergies. Get the recipe!